Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Jesus Christ proclaimed, “Greater love has no one than this that someone lay down his life for his friends.” [John 15:13]

Chaplain Steven R. Closs, D.Div, MSBS, NCCA
Ordained/Licensed Independent Christian Clergy
Merrimack, NH 03054

Captain Steven R. Closs (Ret.)
Nashua NH Police Department

February 22, 2021

Rest in peace always knowing that your service and sacrifice will never, ever be forgotten by your law enforcement brethren.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

January 16, 2021

I was a juror on the murder trial of Officer Thomasson and Officer Johnson in Nashville Tenn. Its been over 30 years and I still think of them both with admiration. Officer Thomasson gave his life to try to protect a brother in blue. My best regards to both of the families.

Lavern Webb
Juror

October 21, 2020

Miss you daddy!

Kirsten Thomasson
Daughter

May 11, 2020

RIP, Officer Charles W. Thomasson will never EVER be forgotten. Thank you for your service to our great nation and to the community of Nashville, Tn.

First Sergeant Thomas Webb, Retired.
New York State Police

July 10, 2019

Rest In Peace Brother in Blue. You are honored and remembered on the 50th anniversary of your EOW.

Officer Mike Robinson (Ret)
Upland Police Dept. CA

March 17, 2018

Thank you for your name and thank you for your love, Thank you for the memories that I hold so dear. May you and the other officers that have died in the line of duty R.I.P. May you rest in the everlasting loving arms of Jesus. You are surely missed and loved by me and so many others who think of you everyday until we meet again. R.I.P

Patricia Thomasson DeVille
Daughter

August 5, 2015

Officer Thomasson,
Sir, even though it's been 47 years since your End of Watch you are still honored and remembered. I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served in the USAF. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

March 18, 2015

I see your face in the pictures Ive kept. I think of u often when I see other motorcycle cops so many tears I've wept. I wish u were here your memory is small because I was three I never knew you at all. But I know you are watching over your girls and still you walk your beat because I feel you guiding my feet to always try n do the right things. I wish you were here but since youre not your love I hold so dear. Will see u again someday I pray . I know ever thing will be ok. I'm looking forward to that day . We love u dad, Patty, Kirsten and Bunnies

Patricia DeVille
daughters

July 27, 2014

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 44th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered.

Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

March 17, 2012

Officer Thomasson,
On today, the 43rd anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community-but for our Country as well when you served in the USAF. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
USBP

March 17, 2011

Another year has passed and you are still admired and respectfully remembered in the hearts and minds of so many. My thoughts and prayers are with your loved ones and friends on this anniversary of your EOW. You will never be forgotten.

James Sheppard
Father of Sgt. Jason L. Sheppard EOW 12/7/06

March 17, 2010

Where the Lions Rest

In honor of those whose names grace the walls
of the National Law Enforcement Officer's Memorial

Of all the monuments engraved in stone
there is one that comes very close to home
A simple stone wall honoring some of America's best
on a piece of sacred ground where the lion's rest.

A sister a brother, a husband or wife,
honoreed here because they gave their life.
Having passed the warriors final test,
on a piece of sacred ground, where the lions rest.

Behind a shield taking a stand,
to bring justice and order to our blessed land.
A brave heart once beat in their breast,
on a piece of sacred ground, where the lions rest.

Now they walk a quieter beat,
where evil has already seen its defeat
May they spend eternity among the blessed,
on a piece of sacred ground, where the lions rest.

Sgt. Oscar R. Thomasson
Sedgwick County Sheriff's Office

January 29, 2009

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH

April 9, 2008

The following is a letter sent to Chicago City Councilwoman Madeline Haithcock who has sponsored an ordinance to name a city street "in honor" of a former chairman of the Black Panthers who advocated murdering police officers.

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King County, in Seattle Washington just announced today that they will adorn all county seals, flags, papers, patches and badges with the image of Martin Luther King... I personally am proud to wear the image of my childhood "HERO" on my uniform and badge.

I am however shocked and appauled that you sponsored an ordinance to name a city street "in honor" of a former chairman of the Black Panthers who advocated murdering police officers. Members of the radical group were responsbible for the murders of 5 law enforcement officers, including 2 Chicago officers during his chairmanship.

I can think of the families of the murdered officers (Frank Rappaport ~ John Gilhooly ~ Glenn Smith ~ Kenneth Patrick ~ Ricky Kinchen), and how horrified they might feel to see this supposed honor. Please think of "all" involved before moving on with this idea.

Officer Glenn R. McGloughlin
King County Department of Adult and Juvenile Detention

March 8, 2006

Brother Thomasson,

May the road rise up to meet you,
May the wind be always at your back,
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
And the rains fall soft upon your fields,
And until we meet again,
May God hold you in the palm of His hand.

Respectfully,
You’re Brothers in Blue

Untouchables LE Motorcycle Club

January 10, 2006

It truely disturbes me that Officer Thomasson's agency and community have failed to honor his sacrifice. As you can see Charles, others of us have not forgotten you. Rest easy my brother. With brotherly love and utmost respect, Jim Crotty (Former Richmond, VA Police Officer.)

Jim Crotty, Special Agent (Ret.) ATF
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco & Firearms

November 4, 2004

06/03/04

Each day I try to read the ODMP. Today I read your story. Any officer who dies in the line of duty will always be remembered for his sacrifice. You died a hero. Rest in peace Officer Thomasson.

Captain Robert W Cannon, Ret.
Vermilion Co, Il. Sheriff's Dept.

June 4, 2004

In honor of Officer Thomasson...... You are not forgotten....

Offricer
Richmond Police Department (VA)

March 10, 2004

I agree with a previous writer who wrote “No officer’s death should be without reflection.” It is an honor to be the first to leave a reflection in your memory. May the memory of your service, heroism and sacrifice remain forever. You served us well......RIP brother.

Trooper
Pennsylvania State Police